TORONTO, April 19, 2017 – This year’s Earth Day theme touts the importance of teaching environmental and climate literacy. A York University expert can discuss the success or failure of climate change policies and strategies, conservation and global environmental changes. Mark Winfield, Professor in the Faculty of Environmental Studies and co-chair of the Sustainable Energy […]
York U Earth Day expert: Bee friendly tales from the garden
TORONTO, April 18, 2017 – With the approach of Earth Day, it’s time to starting thinking about outdoor spaces. A York University bee expert can suggest what to plant to attract pollinators and discuss why bees are important for sustainable agriculture. Sheila Colla, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Environmental Studies, can comment on the […]
York U Earth Day experts: Boiling effect of climate change on Earth’s water and ice
TORONTO, April 17, 2017 – As the planet heats up, York University water experts can discuss the effects of climate change on fresh water lakes, invasive species, natural disaster management and Arctic ice, in the lead up to Earth Day, April 22. Usman Khan, Assistant Professor in the Lassonde School of Engineering, can talk about […]
Government strategy on youth homelessness must focus on mental health needs, report says
TORONTO, April 6, 2017 – Governments must focus on the mental health challenges faced by young people in Canada in order to effectively address youth homelessness, says a policy brief released today by researchers and community groups. The report by the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, based at York University, and A Way Home Canada, calls […]
20th Annual Constitutional Cases Conference on April 7 at Osgoode Hall Law School
TORONTO, April 5, 2017 – Osgoode Hall Law School of York University’s highly regarded annual analysis of the constitutional decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada will take place on Friday, April 7, from 8:30am to 5pm in the Moot Court Room (Room 1005) of the Law School at York University’s Keele campus. Members of […]
York U Autism Researcher Co-Author on Recommendations Report for Ontario Autism Program
Toronto, March 31, 2017 – In June 2017, the Ministry of Children and Youth Services will be launching the new Ontario Autism Program to help individuals with autism access quality services that they deserve. The Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis (ONTABA) assembled a group of behaviour analysts with prominent research and practice expertise, including York […]
World Autism Day: Leading York U Experts Available
TORONTO, March 30, 2017 – There have been a number of conversations in the autism community about greater access to direct supports for families and the experience of both children and parents or caregivers. World Autism Day is on April 2, 2017 and this year’s theme is “Toward Autonomy and Self-Determination”. The following York U […]
